Highcross Farm

Highcross Farm has a range of sizeable and flexible accommodation and an abundance of character and period details including exposed beams and timbers, open fireplaces and ledge and brace doors This beautiful family home is an opportunity rarely seen in the property market.

One enters the house via an entrance hall with stairs to the first floor and doors leading to the principal reception rooms. A delightful spacious lounge has a feature inglenook fireplace housing an open fire and steps leading to the study. There is a separate sitting room with a fireplace housing a log burner. The hub of this home is sure to be the open plan kitchen /breakfast/family room which has a range of base units with a central island, two Belfast sinks and integrated appliances including a four-oven AGA and dishwasher. This room has direct access to the useful pantry and sizeable utility.

The first floor comprises an enviable principal bedroom suite with a dressing room fitted with wardrobes along one wall and a bathroom with a roll-top bath and a separate shower. There are three further double bedrooms all of which have contemporary en suite shower rooms.

Highcross Farm is accessed via a five-bar electric gated driveway which leads to the garage and carport. There is an extensive area already cleared for a triple-bay, 6-car garage to be erected under permitted development.

The gardens and grounds are a delight. The beautiful formal gardens are mainly laid to lawn with a range of herbaceous borders and shrub beds. An idyllic patio area allows one to sit and enjoy the stunning views on offer over rolling land to the rear. Separated via post and rail fencing are two paddocks.

High Cross Farm is situated in the sought-after village of Shrewley in a secluded position. The villages of Lowsonford and Claverdon are close by for day-to-day amenities. Claverdon is a popular Warwickshire village with amenities including a village hall, post office and stores, junior and infant schools and doctor's surgery. Within easy reach is Stratford-upon-Avon with its theatres and Shakespearean heritage is the region's cultural centre.

The property is well situated for access to the motorway network and railway stations at Hatton and Warwick Parkway with connections to the West Midlands centres of employment and surrounding towns.

Schools in the area include primary schools at Claverdon and Lapworth, Warwick Prep and Public schools, King's High School for Girls, The Croft Prep School near Stratford-upon-Avon and Stratford grammar schools.

There are a number of golf courses locally including the Ardencote Manor Country Club at Claverdon and racing at Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick. The Cotswolds lie a short distance to the south.

Stratford-upon-Avon 8 miles, M40 (J15) 4 miles, Warwick 6 miles, Warwick Parkway station 4 miles (trains to London Marylebone from 69 minutes), Leamington Spa 8 miles, Birmingham 18 miles, Birmingham International Airport 16 miles (distances and time approximate).

Marketed by: Knight Frank, Stratford Upon Avon